BAIXO MIÑOThis is a Comenius project slideshow about the Galician region of Baixo Miño.The research and visits were made by the students and teachers of ESO 2º A.Come and enjoy it!

IES SAN TOMÉ DE FREIXEIRO, Vigo.

This is the Galician Baixo Miño region, which lies along the low course of the Miño River.

TUITUIThe town of Tui, at the top of a rocky hill, was declared the World’s Heritage in 1967. It is, as a whole, a historical monument crowned by a cathedral church with a peculiar appearance of a fortress. All this monumental environment is surrounded by the green landscape in the low course of the Miño river and the Portuguese town-in-a-fortress of Valença do Minho, called Old Tui in ancient times.

The town is said to have been founded by Diomedess, an Aechean hero in the Trojan War who founded Tyde in honor of his father Tydeo. Actual documents claim that it was included in the Antonine Itinerary (the Roman Empire map of roads), it was an Epicospal See in the Roman period; it was the capital of the Galician subkingdom under Wittiza; and in the Middle Ages, scenery of dynastic fights and the city of Urraca of Castile, Queen of Portugal, depicted on the statues on the cathedral portico.

The Miño RiverThe Miño RiverThe Miño river is the original focus of the present and past life in the region, It is also the natural border between Portugal and Spain, and besides the common Galician-Portuguese language, the river has helped the cultural and trading exchange in one of the most active international regions in Europe.

The old town as it is The old town as it is now was started in now was started in the Middle Ages.the Middle Ages.

The cathedralThis cathedral is very peculiar because it looks like a fortress with its towers and battlements. It was a witness of plundering by the Andalusians, the Vikings and the Normands.

It was started in 1120 as a Romanesque It was started in 1120 as a Romanesque building and finished in a Gothic style in 1225. building and finished in a Gothic style in 1225. Its cloister is a fine example of Gothic art.Its cloister is a fine example of Gothic art.

The Old International BridgeThe Old International Bridge

There is a nice walk There is a nice walk from Tui (Galicia) to from Tui (Galicia) to Valença (Portugal) along the old Valença (Portugal) along the old international bridge,which was designed international bridge,which was designed by Pelayo Mancebo, an architect by Pelayo Mancebo, an architect from La Rioja, and an Eiffel's from La Rioja, and an Eiffel's disciple.disciple.

It was opened to It was opened to pedestrians, trains and pedestrians, trains and horse chariots horse chariots 125 years ago. 125 years ago.

Valença - PortugalValença - PortugalThe old town of ValenThe old town of Valença is within ça is within an impressive fortress withan impressive fortress with two two towers and double walls. towers and double walls. The fortress dates from the 17th The fortress dates from the 17th and 18th centuries.and 18th centuries.

There we visited the There we visited the local museum, kept in one of local museum, kept in one of

the oldest and principal the oldest and principal buildings, a former prison and buildings, a former prison and

town hall.town hall.

Monte Aloia Natural ParkMonte Aloia Natural Park

Trekkers and nature fans should enjoy a whole day here. You can have amazing views of the Miñor and Louriña valleys.

O RosalO RosalO Rosal is a municipality on the South West of the Galician province of Pontevedra. In the last population census, in 2009, there were 6.570 inhabitants, called rosaleiros.

The economy is based on farming (crops and pastures) and forests. There is also some coastal fishing.

Its well-known wines belong to the Rías Baixas region, a reputated certificate of origin.

This is the Galician Baixo Miño region, which lies along the low course of the Miño River:

OiaOia (sometimes wrongly spelt in Spanish Oya) is a municipality on the South sea coast of Pontevedra.

It is a part of the Baixo Miño region. Its population is 3038 (2005).

It is bounded by Baiona to the North, by Tomiño to the East and by O Rosal to the South.

TomiñoTomiño is a municipality on the South West of the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain, and it also belongs to the region called Baixo Miño.

Muíños do FolónMuíños do Folón

O Folón and O Picón are two rivers whose courses come together in O Rosal. Their 60 traditional mills are famous and really amazing. They were declared Galician Heritage and are mentioned in documents in the 17th century.

They are spread downhill along both rivers on a hill called Monte Campo do Couto, between Martín and Fornelos. From the top you can see the whole valley of O Rosal, the estuary of Miño River and the Tegra Hill where the pre-Roman fort village is.

CropsCrops::Mirabeis

Vineyards

Persimmon

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Kiwi

Lamprey/Lamprea

ParishesParishes

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Church of San Bartolomé de Eiras

Church of San Miguel

Church of Santa Marina

Church of San Xoán de Tabagón

O RosalO Rosal

TomiñoTomiño

Church of Santa María de Tomiño

Church of Figueiró

ParishesParishes

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Church of Santa María a Real

OIAOIA

CurrosHorse enclosures in the forests

Rapa das Bestas –mane cropping- is the name of a Galician ancient tradition in many places throughout spring and summer. The wild horses which live in the woods are gathered and their manes are cut. The colts are branded by their owners. It is a great celebration for all the people.

(Horses in the enclosure)

Horses in the enclosure

A horse fighting against the ‘’aloitadores’’ control.

Above and right, horsesafter being cropped.

A GUARDA

HISTORY AND ARTISTIC HERITAGE

Texto aquí:This sailors' village is located at a privileged place:the river Miño flows gently into the Atlantic Ocean, and the river also makes a natural border between Galicia and Portugal.

A Guarda's hills offer wonderful sights of the ocean and the coast.

This region is a paradise, thanks to its

climate throughout the year and its

nature : beaches, woods, hills, the

estuary,...

The pre-Roman village on top of the hill, Santa Tegra, is one of many in the Iberian NW. Its round shaped houses surrounded by walls, were inhabitated by up to 3000-5000 people (c. II-I BC).

Haga clic en el icono para agregar una imagen Many of

the buildings were painted in red, white or blue and had a fireplace used as an oven.

Haga clic en el icono para agregar una imagen

They were used both as houses and shreds and there was even a larger building for meetings.

Walking up the hill...

The sights from the hill

Texto aquí:

Items at the museum

Farewell from the estuary of the Miño River

IES SAN TOMÉ DE FREIXEIRO - ESO 2º A (2010-2011)

Travel informationTravel informationCAMPING SITES:CAMPING SITES:– Mougás (Oia; between A Guarda and Mougás (Oia; between A Guarda and

Baiona): sea water swimming pool, sport Baiona): sea water swimming pool, sport courts, barbecues, wi-ficourts, barbecues, wi-fi

– Santa Tecla (A Guarda): bike hiringSanta Tecla (A Guarda): bike hiringBoth cost about 5€ personBoth cost about 5€ person

HOW TO GET THERE:HOW TO GET THERE:– Vigo-A Guarda: 4 coaches a day, working Vigo-A Guarda: 4 coaches a day, working

days only.days only.– Vigo-Tui: 2 coachesVigo-Tui: 2 coaches– Vigo-Tui-A Guarda: 23 coaches a day! 9 on Vigo-Tui-A Guarda: 23 coaches a day! 9 on

Saturdays and 4 on SundaysSaturdays and 4 on Sundays

...and these are our questions......and these are our questions...

1.What is the name of the river which makes 1.What is the name of the river which makes a natural border between Spain and a natural border between Spain and Portugal?Portugal?

2.What is the name of the Galician city with a 2.What is the name of the Galician city with a fortress-like cathedral on top of a hill?fortress-like cathedral on top of a hill?

3. What is “a rapa das bestas” ?3. What is “a rapa das bestas” ?